Okay well I'll just get started then.
Price:
Its awesome that Sony is selling this thing for 299$. This will probably cause the platform to sell tens of millions more, possibly double the 24 million already sold, and maybe even bring it out of third place, maybe. Whats interesting is why its the same price as the seemingly less advanced phat version...
Lack of OtherOS:
Although many users never even heard of the feature or even know what Linux is, this will disappoint alot of people. This feature costs nothing to add, but Sony wants you using their software. I don't know much on the subject but maybe Sony is aware of a vulnerability that pertains to the feature? I'm hoping that someone will be able to get this function on the slim through a pseudo exploit or something, maybe it will be as simple as running a phat firmware update on the slim.
Hardware:
Well, this thing is different to say the least. Alot of people are complaining about the tactile buttons for power and eject, who gives a shit, as long as the thing gives me my disks without any scratches and turns on every time then I'm happy. I am quite peeved over the lack of USB ports... Two now? God, USB ports weren't what made the original PS3 initially cost $900 to make. The machine could use more ports; I would expect one for each of four controllers, and two or three in the back for the many USB devices this thing is compatible with. Unlike most people I wouldn't be missing the card readers. If you have a PSP then it doubles as a card reader, and the same goes for most cameras. There's no good reason why someone who has memory cards wouldn't have anything to read them with already. Pretty much all the differences seem to be the driving force behind those three major numbers "Two, Nine, Nine" (if you don't know what I'm referring to than just ignore that quote, its the price). The machine has a cheaper and better 45nm cell processor, again contributing to the low price. And for those who were wondering, the thing will have a user serviceable HDD.
Stand:
24$ for that plastic thing? I would never pay that much. I would never pay $5 for that thing. I'm pretty sure this thing stand on its own unless you live in a high earthquake zone.
Conclusion:
Cheaper and generally better. If you like touch sensitive thingamabobs, fingerprints, less HDD space and Linux, then you should consider getting the phat for the same price. But most people who are looking for a new PS3 should generally aim for the slimmed down version.
Price:
Its awesome that Sony is selling this thing for 299$. This will probably cause the platform to sell tens of millions more, possibly double the 24 million already sold, and maybe even bring it out of third place, maybe. Whats interesting is why its the same price as the seemingly less advanced phat version...
Lack of OtherOS:
Although many users never even heard of the feature or even know what Linux is, this will disappoint alot of people. This feature costs nothing to add, but Sony wants you using their software. I don't know much on the subject but maybe Sony is aware of a vulnerability that pertains to the feature? I'm hoping that someone will be able to get this function on the slim through a pseudo exploit or something, maybe it will be as simple as running a phat firmware update on the slim.
Hardware:
Well, this thing is different to say the least. Alot of people are complaining about the tactile buttons for power and eject, who gives a shit, as long as the thing gives me my disks without any scratches and turns on every time then I'm happy. I am quite peeved over the lack of USB ports... Two now? God, USB ports weren't what made the original PS3 initially cost $900 to make. The machine could use more ports; I would expect one for each of four controllers, and two or three in the back for the many USB devices this thing is compatible with. Unlike most people I wouldn't be missing the card readers. If you have a PSP then it doubles as a card reader, and the same goes for most cameras. There's no good reason why someone who has memory cards wouldn't have anything to read them with already. Pretty much all the differences seem to be the driving force behind those three major numbers "Two, Nine, Nine" (if you don't know what I'm referring to than just ignore that quote, its the price). The machine has a cheaper and better 45nm cell processor, again contributing to the low price. And for those who were wondering, the thing will have a user serviceable HDD.
Stand:
24$ for that plastic thing? I would never pay that much. I would never pay $5 for that thing. I'm pretty sure this thing stand on its own unless you live in a high earthquake zone.
Conclusion:
Cheaper and generally better. If you like touch sensitive thingamabobs, fingerprints, less HDD space and Linux, then you should consider getting the phat for the same price. But most people who are looking for a new PS3 should generally aim for the slimmed down version.
